2010 Hoge Starks Ward Celebrity Golf Classic1401 viewsMay 17, 2010 - "Ben has always been here, always supported us," former Steelers running back Merril Hoge said. "I think, in visiting with him in the last week or two, I see a different energy about Ben. It is kind of a platform for him to, you know, reconcile with the fans and show them he has changed and he wants to be not just a better player, but a person."